Join me for a relaxing Saturday afternoon of Yin yoga and aromatherapy to connect you deeper to the seven major energy centers (chakras) in your body. The theory is that when we become more aware of these seven major energy centers, we begin to bring our unconscious beliefs to our consciousness. Our beliefs influence our behavior and shape our habits, so by bringing them to light, we can become more aware of our behavior patterns and make changes when necessary. Each chakra resides in a physical location in the body and is associated with different organs and body parts. A blockage in the flow of our chi (or prana, as we call it in yoga), through these energy centers and channels can manifest as physical and emotional ailments.

Essential oils, yoga poses, mantras, mudras, colors, bandas, and sounds are all just techniques that allow us to connect deeper to these energy centers and keep the flow of chi (energy) moving freely.

Throughout this workshop, we'll be moving through a series of relaxing yin yoga postures and experiencing seven different essential oils specifically designed to connect you deeper to all seven chakras.

If you've ever wanted to dive deeper into the world of aromatherapy and learn the basics about how to use essential oils, this workshop is for you. Join certified aromatherapist, Katie Daehler, on Saturday, February 10th from 1:00-2:30 as she guides us through an informative and interactive workshop on how to use these beautiful gifts of the earth. We'll be ending the session with a guided meditation using essential oils, so you'll even learn how to use them in your meditation practice!

Every Thursday I teach a level 1-2 Vinyasa Flow at 6:00pm followed by a 7:30pm Yin restorative class at Community Yoga. In a couple weeks, on Thursday, December 21st, those classes happen to fall on the Winter Solstice, marking the shortest day and longest night of the year.

In celebration of the "return of light", I'm planning something extra special for these classes and I'd LOVE to see you there. Think lots of candles, aromatherapy, and a yoga nidra meditation at the end.

If you've been curious to learn more about what essential oils are and how to incorporate them into your daily routine, this workshop is a must! I'll be going over the three ways essential oils are used, the benefits of aromatherapy, and my personal "top 10" that everyone should have on hand. You may even find some gift ideas for all the important people in your life! What's better than giving the gift of health?

Join Amber Lackey + Katie Daehler for an Aroma Thai Yoga Workshop that combines thai massage (also known as the lazy man's yoga) and aromatherapy for an incredibly relaxing experience. Katie will guide you through a restorative yoga sequence with aromatherapy as Amber performs a combination of fluid rocking, compressions, and yoga-like hands on assists. This is sure to be an event you won't want to miss!

Essential oils and yoga are two of the most effective ways to "open" and align the 7 major chakras. Not sure what a chakra is and why they should be open and balanced in the first place? We'll be discussing all of that in this informative workshop-style yoga class! Expect to smell some yummy oils, move your body and learn a TON about an ancient Eastern philosophy that can have a positive impact on your well being. Only requirement: an open mind.

Join me for the sixth yoga class in a series of seven where we explore each chakra a little deeper! The sixth chakra, our third eye, correlates to our intuition and inner sage. It's associated with our eye sight, ability to visualize our future, and dreams.

The element associated with the third eye chakra is light and the color that resonates best is violet. Get ready for some gentle restorative yoga complemented by corresponding essential oils that balance and open this energy center.

Community Yoga is offering another seasonal mala making workshop that coincides perfectly with the summer solstice!

Mala beads have been used in many different cultures as prayer beads and as a tool for facilitating meditation. Commonly strung with 108 beads, they can be used to count mantras or prayers during meditation.

Making your own mala is especially powerful because you are infusing your own energy and intention into the beads. The process of making a mala encourages mindfulness and allows you to connect to your own power of intention.

Join Katie D. as she guides you through the steps for making your very own inspired and unique mala. The workshop will begin with Sun Salutations to warm the body, focus the mind, and cultivate an intention to infuse into your mala. You'll choose a mantra or intention to infuse into your beads as you string them, and then bless your finished product with a special blend of essential oils. She'll guide you through a short meditation at the end so you'll know how to use your mala in your own meditation practice.

What's a Sunday Funday without a little rosé? Come sip the pink stuff while we learn how to use essential oils! Now that it's summer, we'll be covering all the basics, plus how to use oils for all the annoying parts of summer, like:

getting over hangovers fast (I have a remedy you're gonna want to know!)

Join me for some sweet smells and yin yoga to honor the Strawberry Full Moon of June! June is the month when strawberries are their ripest and perfect for picking. Known as the rose moon in Europe, this moon emits the fragrant appreciation for the sweeter things in life, adding a touch of honeyed romance to our daily life. Stones charged under the strawberry rose moon bask their owner in a soothing satisfaction. I'll be sharing the sweet smells of Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, and Geranium throughout this juicy, yin yoga class.

Join me for the fifth yoga class in a series of seven where we explore each chakra a little deeper! The fifth chakra, vishudda, which means "purification" in Sanskrit, correlates to our throat, neck, thyroid, jaw, ears, and vocal chords. Emotionally, it's connected to our ability to communicate + listen, our creativity, self expression, and speaking our truth in the world.

The element associated with the throat chakra is sound and the color that resonates best is blue. Get ready for some gentle restorative yoga with a focus on releasing tension in the neck, opening the throat, and a little bit of chanting to work the vocal chords.

I'll be sharing a few essential oils at the beginning and end of class that help open and balance this energy center!

Join me for the fourth yoga class in a series of seven where we explore each chakra a little deeper! The heart chakra, or anahata, which means "unstruck" in Sanskrit correlates to our heart, lungs, arms, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Emotionally, it's connected to compassion, loving kindness, and our ability to forgive. It is often referred to as the bridge chakra, as it connects our lower 3 chakras (body/physical world) to our upper 3 chakras (spirit).

The element associated with the heart chakra is air and the colors are green and pink. Get ready for a balanced flow style yoga class focused on heart openers.

Of course, there will be aromatherapy and essential oils to help open and balance this center heart chakra too!

iGoddess is a celebration of music, entertainment and enlightenment. iGoddess welcomes everyone and our goal is offer an opportunity to find your passion, discover women owned businesses, and learn new ways to find inspiration and balance in your busy life. iGoddess will feature speakers, interactive workshops, themed demonstrations and live music, all brought to you by the talented women of South Carolina. There are activities for all ages and all walks of life. Covering a wide variety of interests, there is something for every woman. If you are looking for the perfect girl's day out, don't miss the iGoddess Fair - it's only here once a year!

Join us for a Full Moon Goddess Circle on the serene beaches of Sullivan's Island. Please contact me for details if you would like to attend this very special monthly gathering with some fellow soul sisters.

Join me for the third yoga class in a series of seven where we explore each chakra a little deeper! The solar plexus chakra is located just below our heart and above the belly button. Physically, it correlates to our digestive system, spleen, and adrenal glands. Emotionally, it's connected to our drive, manifesting skills, and inner power. It is the home of our ego and how we relate to the outside world.

The element associated with the solar plexus is fire. Get ready for a high energy, HEATED class with some powerful warrior series, upbeat music, core strengthening, and twisting poses!

Of course, there will be some yummy essential oils that also correlate to this power house "sunny" chakra.

Could sisterhood and yoga be the two most powerful forces in women's health?

We think so.

Did you know?...Half of U.S. women are on a diet. 25 million suffer from compulsive overeating.90% of women are dissatisfied with their bodies.Millions are suffering in silence with eating disorders and low self-esteem to try and fit an expectation of "perfection" that just doesn't exist.

So how do we rise above and teach our sisters, daughters, mothers, and girl friends to do the same?

Yoga + Sisterhood.

Women have been coming together in sisterhood since the beginning of time and continue to do so in cultures all over the world to help support each other, raise children, and lift each other up.

A Harvard study has shown that women who have close female friendships are staying happier and healthier as they age.

Women need the restorative power of a tribe of sisters. A 2006 breast cancer study found that women with close friends were 4x more likely to survive the disease. Harvard research report that strong social ties could promote brain health as we age.

When women support each other, incredible things happen.

Join us for this very special yoga and sisterhood event.

Katie Daehler will be leading us through an empowering yoga flow to tap us into our Divine Feminine Badass, followed by a sacred sister circle in communion with each other. If you've never experienced the power of a sister circle, then this event is a MUST for you.

Katie is also kicking off ROOT to RISE, her 8-week group Holistic Health Coaching + Sisterhood on March 20th. Find out more and apply here:www.katiedaehler.com/roottorise

Join us for a Full Moon Goddess Circle on the serene beaches of Sullivan's Island. Please contact me for details if you would like to attend this very special monthly gathering with some fellow soul sisters.

Essential Oils are an amazing gift from the earth that we can use to stay healthy and help our bodies prevent illness. In this complimentary class, you will learn what essential oils are and how they are a safe, natural, cost effective alternative for taking care of your health. We will be discussing how they can be used for sleep, mood support, respiratory function, immune system boost, detoxification, respiratory support, and so much more!

Join me for the second yoga class in a series of seven where we explore each chakra a little deeper. The sacral chakra is located just below the navel and physically correlates to our reproductive organs, kidneys, bladder, and hips. Emotionally, it's connected to our creativity, desire, joy, and serves as our emotional control center.

The element associated with the sacral chakra is water. This will be flowy vinyasa style class with a focus on the hips.

Of course, there will be some yummy essential oils that also correlate to this juicy chakra.

Essential oils and yoga are two of the most effective ways to "open" and align the 7 major chakras. Not sure what a chakra is and why they should be open and balanced in the first place? We'll be discussing all of that in this informative workshop-style yoga class! Expect to smell some yummy oils, move your body and learn a TON about an ancient Eastern philosophy that can have a positive impact on your well being. Only requirement: an open mind.

Did you know that most body care products and perfumes contain at least a dozen potentially hazardous chemicals, some of which are derived from petroleum?

Join certified Holistic Health Counselors, Katie Daehler and Kelly Hauschild, to learn how to ditch the toxic chemicals, perfumes, body care products, and cleaners in your home and replace them with herbs and essential oils to create a "Naturally Balanced" life.

Maintaining a healthy balance and decreasing stress through the use of herbs & essential oils is not only possible, it's EASY and CHEAP too! In this workshop, you will make your own roller bottle of essential oils based on your individual needs that will become your new "go to" perfume (or cologne).

Then move towards gathering herbs of your choice and blending your own herbal tea to either give you energy or create a sense of inner calm.

Join me as I take you through a restorative yin yoga journey specially sequenced to help you feel grounded and supported at the start of the new year. We'll be focusing on yin poses and aromatherapy for balancing the root chakra. No flow in this relaxing class for the joints! Get cozy with blankets, blocks, and grounding essential oils blended specifically for easing tension and relaxing stress away. It's the perfect way to end your week and the first month of 2017.

This is the first Friday Feature class in a series of 7 where we will be exploring each chakra a little deeper with yoga poses and essential oils designed specifically to balance each one!